An investigation led by Amnesty International concluded that Jujuy’s provincial police carried out arbitrary detentions and illegal use of force on June 20 when repressing protests against a controversial constitutional reform. Different national and international human rights organizations and government officials— including President Alberto Fernández — heavily criticized the reform and the repression. The findingsFrom September 25-29, an Amnesty International delegation visited the city of San Salvador de Jujuy and the provincial municipalities of Tumbaya, Cochinoca, Humahuaca and Susques. They also requested meetings with the Secretary of Human Rights and the Secretary of Indigenous Peoples of Jujuy, which have not yet been held. “And that they respect the right of Indigenous communities to free, prior and informed consultation, as protected by both international human rights law and the Argentine constitution.”

Source: Bueno Aires Herald October 06, 2023 00:39 UTC